New find throws light on life of slaves in Ancient Rome’s Pompeii

Archaeologists have discovered a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii that was almost certainly used by slaves, throwing light on their lowly status in the ancient world, the culture ministry said on Sunday. The room was found at the Civita Giuliana villa, some 600 meters (2,000 ft) north of the walls of Pompeii,… Continue reading New find throws light on life of slaves in Ancient Rome’s Pompeii